If you’ve gotten through the first job interview and you’re moving on
toward the second one, the odds of being hired have just gone up. With
that in mind, you really want to be prepared for that second job
interview. The questions will be tougher and things will be more
complex in a second interview. Make sure that you dress appropriately
and that you are on time. You probably did that for the first
interview, too, but make sure you do it for the second one, since
that’s likely going to be where the final decision is made about hiring
you or hiring someone else who presented himself or herself better. If
you find that you’ll be late for your interview for any reason, call
ahead. Let someone know. That’s much more responsible than breezing in
the door fifteen minutes after your scheduled appointment time and
saying you’re sorry you’re late but traffic was bad, etc.

Another thing you should do is make sure you know about the company
before you go to that second interview. You can’t know everything, but
you can Google the company and read what is said about it. You can
visit its Website if it has one. You can also see if it has a Wikipedia
entry. If it’s a big company, it probably does - and some smaller
companies do, too. While it’s never wise to believe everything you read
on the Internet, this kind of information will give you a lot of
knowledge about the company overall, and you’ll notice things that
don’t match up properly. If you’ve done anything very important in
between a first and second interview, such as received an award or
completed your degree, be sure to update your resume and bring the new
one to your interview. There’s no shame in letting your potential
employer know that you’re still moving forward with your goals. It
shows your desire to work, and that’s important. Ultimately, relax and
be honest at a second interview. Think about what kind of salary you’re
really looking for, and know what’s common for that position. You might
be asked about it. Honest answers are very important for success.

This article was written by Tom Sangers on behalf of Martin Ward Anderson who offer recruitment services for finance jobs